An unprecedented memoir from the Confederate perspective of the American Civil War by Mary Boykin Chesnut. A Diary From Dixie by American author Mary Boykin Chesnut is an extraordinary historical memoir first published posthumously in the year of 1905 in the United States. Sneak Peak “We try our soldiers to see if they are hot enough before we enlist them. If, when water is thrown on them they do not sizz, they won’t do; their patriotism is too cool.” Synopsis Mary Boykin Chesnut, a product of the Southern aristocracy, was the wife of James Chesnut, Jr., who was both a United States senator and a Confederate commander during the Civil War. Chesnut, a prominent socialite and esteemed attendee in the highest social circles of Confederate society, has intimate knowledge of several pivotal occurrences throughout the Civil War, meticulously chronicled in her extensive journal entries. Despite her privileged status, she effectively portrayed the Confederacy's challenges from multiple perspectives, chronicling the challenging social dynamics that endured throughout the fight, the bleak economic conditions resulting from the blockade of ports, and the fluctuations in people's morale that corresponded with each victory and loss. A Beautiful Reprint At Vintage Bookworks, we go above and beyond to guarantee that the original integrity of this book has been preserved to the highest possible standard. This guarantees that the texts contained are unmodified and unaltered from the publication by the original author, keeping the story in its original form for your entertainment. If you value classic non-fiction historical literature this book would be a lovely addition to your library or a wonderful present for someone in your life. We are prepared to ship this book to you right away for your reading enjoyment. Title Details Original 1905 text - Literary non-fiction - Size: 5x8 in - Matte Cover - Cream Paper